Centre unveils Tele-MANAS for free 24/7 Mental health services - Video

Published On 2022-10-11T17:47:44+05:30 | Updated On 11 Oct 2022 5:47 PM IST

Overview

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the 24/7 Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) on the occasion of World Mental Health Day. Tele-MANAS aims to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country round the clock, particularly catering to people in remote or under-served areas.

A toll-free, 24/7 helpline number (14416) has been set up across the country, allowing callers to select the language of choice for availing services. Service is also accessible with 1-800-91-4416. The calls would be routed to Tele-MANAS cells in the respective state and union territory.

For more details, check out the link given below:

World Mental Health Day: Govt Launches Tele-MANAS For Free 24/7 Mental Health Services

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BDS, MDS( Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)

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